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Monte Sereno
  • Suburb of San Jose, CA
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Suburb
San Jose

Monte Sereno

#33 in Best Places to Retire in California
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of San Jose, CA
  • 3 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Monte Sereno is a suburb of San Jose with a population of 3,502. Monte Sereno is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Monte Sereno offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Monte Sereno there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Monte Sereno and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Monte Sereno are highly rated.
    About Monte Sereno...
    Population
    3,502
    Suburb of
    San Jose
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $2,000,001
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $3,295
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      6%
    • Own
      94%
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    Monte Sereno Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      116.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      116.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      261.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      58.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      3%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      46%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      2%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Monte Sereno

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $250,001
    National
    $69,021
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    Monte Sereno Reviews

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